Rail clip, or called elastic rail clip, is used to fasten steel rails to the underlying tie plate. Through bending and distortion, rail clip can put pressure on the rail, which prevents longitudinal movement of the rail, either from changes in temperature or through vibration. In general, rail clips are made of forged spring steel produced by hot forging process. Because of the most uniform microstructure, the forged rail clips are considered to be better than other metal forming process.

Technical specifications of elastic rail clips

Materials of Rail Clips

Rail clips are an essential component in railway systems. The materials used in making rail clips play a significant role in their performance and durability. The three primary materials used in making rail clips are steel, cast iron, and alloys.

Steel is the most commonly used material in making rail clips. It has excellent strength, durability, and corrosion resistance, making it ideal for use in railway systems. Steel rail clips are also easy to install and maintain, which makes them a popular choice among railway operators.

Cast iron rail clips are also commonly used in railway systems. They are known for their durability and resistance to wear and tear. However, cast iron rail clips are heavier than steel rail clips and can be more challenging to install and maintain.

In recent years, rail clip manufacturers have started to explore the use of alloys in making rail clips. Alloys are known for their excellent strength, ductility, and resistance to wear and tear. Some of the alloys used in making rail clips include manganese, nickel, and chromium. Rail clips made from alloys are lightweight, durable, and resistant to corrosion, making them ideal for use in modern railway systems.

Professional manufacturer of elastic rail clips

Gnee Rail is one of the approved elastic rail clip and other railway fastener manufacturer by China's Railway Ministry and an ISO9001-2008 certified manufacturer. Our product is ideal for rail track assembly and is characterized by the ease of its fitment at the time of lying of track, easy and economical maintenance, durability, economical lifespan, and speedy replacement.
Adhering to our quality first policy, Gnee Rail pays great attention to quality control management. We have a full set of inspection instruments to ensure all our elastic rail clip products are of high quality and up to customers' requirements.